Latyrx (Lyrics Born and Lateef the Truth Speaker) Reunite for First Album in 16 Years, Featuring Production by tUnE-yArDs, Chris Funk

The Second Album follows 1997's The Album

Back in 1997, Latyrx-- the Bay Area rap duo Lyrics Born and Lateef the Truth Speaker-- released The Album. It's 16 years later, and they're releasing The Second Album. It's out November 5. It features guest verses from Blackalicious' the Gift of Gab and Busdriver, plus production from tUnE-yArDs, the Decemberists' Chris Funk, Anticon's Jel, and others.

In a press release, Lyrics Born described the album as “deliberate gibberish; it’s very eclectic, mature, nonsensical imaginative, poetic, organic, synthetic, but all smackin.”

In the 16 years between albums, the duo have produced a total of eight solo albums, three EPs, and 10 mixtapes. They've also done numerous other collaborations, including production work and guest appearances.

Below the tracklist, check out the video for "Gorgeous Spirits (Aye, Let's Go!)".